"I had been searching for the LONGEST time for a shoe that would take me from very casual to "business casual" with the right pair of pants! Problem is - I occasionally have swollen feet & needed a shoe in wide width...not an easy find, until "Ditto" came along! The height of the heel, while 3" is comfortable as it has a wide enough base, but is not too chunky. The sueded leather & color of this shoe is soft to a point where it needs no break-in period. I was able to wear this shoe to an educational presentation where I was on my feet for hours, and once home didn't feel like I HAD to take them off...they are THAT comfortable. Sizing runs true to fit - no problems there!"